Author: Aidan Resnick
Aidan is a freshman at the University of Chicago, studying data science and business economics, and an aspiring sports analyst. In 2019, he attended the Wharton Moneyball Academy, the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Conference, and the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, experiences that inspired him to pursue sports analytics. Aidan’s passion for sports analytics is best represented in his newest sports analytics book, "The Stats Game," where he illuminates statistical tools and debunks myths in sports analytics, as well as in his victorious Diamond Dollars Case Competition project and in Resnick Player Profiles. A lifelong New York Islanders fan, Aidan always approaches his work with Drive4Five with an analytical mindset, focusing on the newest advancements in hockey analytics to maximize the precision of his content. Aside from sports analytics, Aidan is a dedicated violinist and chess player.
Analytics: Should the Islanders Break Up The Fourth Line?
The narrative that the Islanders have the best fourth line in the NHL has run rampant for more than half a decade, but perhaps it’s time for a breakup. Offensive
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Why Adam Pelech Is One of the Islanders’ Best Players
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: “Adam Pelech is elite.” What was once just a social media trend is indeed factual, and the analytics back up the Islanders’ top-pair
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Analytics Corner: How Barry Trotz Should Manage the Islanders’ First Line
The New York Islanders’ first line, featuring Mathew Barzal, Anders Lee and Jordan Eberle, was one of the best lines in the NHL, so why did Barry Trotz break it
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Analytics Corner: January NHL Awards Watch
The season is approximately two-weeks old, so is it too early to make our picks for the NHL awards? Perhaps, but let’s take the time to praise some of the
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Analytics Corner: A Deep Dive Into the New York Islanders Defense
The NHL season is underway, and the New York Islanders look like their usual defensive-minded selves. In fact, Semyon Varlamov has pitched two shutouts with the help of the defense
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Analytics Corner: The Ten Most Valuable Players on the New York Islanders in 2021
As we prepare for the 2021 NHL season, let’s dive into the ten most valuable players on the New York Islanders using advanced statistics. Anders Lee The captain comes in
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Debunking Myths: How Good Is Seth Jones?
There is a lot to like about Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones. He is a warrior on the ice, always carrying a big workload, and he is a well-respected
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Debunking Myths: How Good Are the Minnesota Wild?
Although the NHL season has yet to start, it is quite tempting to look ahead to not only the regular season but also the postseason. The usual suspects––the Tampa Bay
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A Guide to Advanced Statistics in Hockey
As the hockey world undergoes the data revolution that has arisen from the advancements in technology in our modern society, we find ourselves with access to new information seemingly every
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Debunking Myths: How Good is Brayden Point?
Connor McDavid is the best player in the NHL. Most fans know that, and the numbers back it up. But who is the second best player? Many fans would argue
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